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Is it just me, that thinks that lately there is TOO much narrow minded technical opinion being given out here as undeniable fact?
I have my opinions just like everyone else, but I also understand that there are usually several issues that can cause a symptom. There are also differences in individual car equipment, maintenance, and condition.
Having a decent grasp of car mechanics doesn't necessarily mean that an individual is always correct. It is just a little TOO TOO much.
Just a lot of strong minded individuals with a lot of personal experience. If you dont like what they have to say, dont comment and move on. Ive often found that some of the most outspoken people on this forum live off the drama from others. If people make a post...either learn from it or move on. No sense in arguing. Its the internet.......
You mean , "Thought my car cranked 1 time more than normal"??
With responses ranging from
-Ck timing
-Put your corvette sox on and try again. Hey heres 36 pics of mine btw
-Replace wheels and tires
-Your block is cracked for sure heres why
-Buy a FSM then burn it to the ground. Youre stupid for not knowing anyway
-x2
While I completely agree... A technical issue requires a technical solution the longer any of us are here the more opinionated and jaded we become... it becomes more and more personal and less and less about what the solution options might be. If im not mistaken, earlier this week you yourself sidetracked a thread that was totally on topic with beating a dead horse remark's so you should be well aware of the "attitude" issues right? (unless I remember wrong since its been a whole week)
In all fairness I thingk the same thing every thime I hear about how much these flat tappet engines are trash and need to be replaced with expensive modern roller rocker upgrades to be as reliable as the flat tappets were for the last 100 years? silly? I think so... but hey im opinionated because I followed directions and I run one of those radical aggressive flat tappets that everyone says is bound to cause issues... apparently running an additive is a ridiculous suggestion vs spending an extra $500 to change the engine from a classic to a more modern design...
Last edited by augiedoggy; Aug 16, 2015 at 02:42 AM.
I don't think it's just been lately, been that way the whole time I've been a member. However, I do feel the need to point out BS when I see it and know it to be false, others could mistake it for fact.
I don't think it's just been lately, been that way the whole time I've been a member. However, I do feel the need to point out BS when I see it and know it to be false, others could mistake it for fact.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion but my comments are often when I see something stated as fact that is pure BS....i just can't let it go since misinformation is sometimes very dangerous as is the wrong information. Example, someones opinion about flat tappet versus roller cam engines is just that an opinion and I respect that. Same for such and such a shock versus another brand...opinion. Running abnormally low tire pressures versus at least the manufacturers minimum recommendation is borderline crazy...see my other post. Even if you don't agree, that is OK just move on, don't take it personally...best policy. Most of the time if someone persists about something I have said, I answer once or twice and then just let it go.
BTW-If you guys think divergent opinions are tough here on the C3 forum, you should take a stroll over to the Z06 side...those guys are brutal.... Dissent is NOT allowed
Last edited by jb78L-82; Aug 16, 2015 at 07:14 AM.
There are times when I hate the whole internet thing. But on the whole it is a good source of priceless information. I look at it like pepper and fly poop, you have to figure out whats valuable, and well, whats poop. I think most folks on forums for any length of time mean well and are trying to help, sometimes their presentation just lacks. Carry on. Mike
While I completely agree... A technical issue requires a technical solution the longer any of us are here the more opinionated and jaded we become... it becomes more and more personal and less and less about what the solution options might be. If im not mistaken, earlier this week you yourself sidetracked a thread that was totally on topic with beating a dead horse remark's so you should be well aware of the "attitude" issues right? (unless I remember wrong since its been a whole week)
In all fairness I thingk the same thing every thime I hear about how much these flat tappet engines are trash and need to be replaced with expensive modern roller rocker upgrades to be as reliable as the flat tappets were for the last 100 years? silly? I think so... but hey im opinionated because I followed directions and I run one of those radical aggressive flat tappets that everyone says is bound to cause issues... apparently running an additive is a ridiculous suggestion vs spending an extra $500 to change the engine from a classic to a more modern design...
Here is an example of what I am talking about - on topic.
Earlier this week a poster asked about a hot start issue, and an "expert" convinced him it was sure to be a bad connection in the starter solenoid. The OP took his solenoid off and, and still has no crank. Instead of helping diagnose the problem, the "expert" took his own experience with his car and applied it as THE problem.
I like these, one person in some time ago said this so it is the correct and nothing can change their mind. Then in the next sentence they talk about how everyone else is close minded.
Whether it be a doctor, contractor, a mechanic, or what ever if you're not sure or comfortable with the suggested remedy you get another opinion. Of course then it's up to you to decide how you are going to proceed.
I'm just checking in again today. It's good to see that no threats have been made/no internet blood has been lost over this subject.
Being a rookie, when I offer advice I let members know that my answer is based only on what I have read or from personal experience, and I add this suggestion..."wait for the Forum experts to reply".
When members give me advice about a problem I'm having with my project, I try to go through the "list" and check as many suggestions as possible. I also make a "fact sheet" of the problem and the advice given to me, then print and file it for future reference. I also do this for problems that other Forum members consistently have in case my car might develop the same problem a week or a year later.....
When I find a solution I reply to the thread so other members will know what solved my problem.
Here is an example of what I am talking about - on topic.
Earlier this week a poster asked about a hot start issue, and an "expert" convinced him it was sure to be a bad connection in the starter solenoid. The OP took his solenoid off and, and still has no crank. Instead of helping diagnose the problem, the "expert" took his own experience with his car and applied it as THE problem.
Thanks for clarifying I wasnt 100% sure if it was you or another 74 and thats why I mentioned I could be mistaken
There has always been a lot of "opinion" provided, when technical info was asked. The difficulty with that, is that most folks with 'opinions' believe them to be 'fact' and want to argue their case.
It would be much better if folks just gave their 'opinions' or 'facts' (as the case may be) and leave it at that. Let the OP make the decision as to what advice they should take.
There has always been a lot of "opinion" provided, when technical info was asked. The difficulty with that, is that most folks with 'opinions' believe them to be 'fact' and want to argue their case.
It would be much better if folks just gave their 'opinions' or 'facts' (as the case may be) and leave it at that. Let the OP make the decision as to what advice they should take.
Well Said.
That's the thing, even when it is a fact, it doesn't necessarily apply to everyone or fit every situation.
Not sure if it has passed TOO many people by, but this is the technical section of the forum....alot of these posts should be in general or even off topic!
Not sure if it has passed TOO many people by, but this is the technical section of the forum....alot of these posts should be in general or even off topic!
Yep....I agree...nothing of value here. This thread belongs in the drama section. We have enough in the C3 section. But nothing like it used to be.
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I absolutely love the internet and the Corvette forum. I dont think the CF is much different than the other forums i use-other car makes, horses, dogs, home repair etc. Very rarely 100% agreement but usually a ton of useful info.
Here is an example of what I am talking about - on topic.
Earlier this week a poster asked about a hot start issue, and an "expert" convinced him it was sure to be a bad connection in the starter solenoid. The OP took his solenoid off and, and still has no crank. Instead of helping diagnose the problem, the "expert" took his own experience with his car and applied it as THE problem.
Uh no, the "expert" told him a broken wire in the solenoid was a possibility because it had happened to him just a few days before.
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TOO Too TOO Much
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Dissent is NOT allowed
